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RF53 GVW

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,452 mi
Last recorded169,452 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 GVW
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2018 169,452 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2018 169,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 167,641 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 167,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 164,406 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 151,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 138,940 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 126,466 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 126,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 112,575 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 112,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 100,871 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 100,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 89,089 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 89,089 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs worn

rear discs corroded

rear service brake efficiency figures very low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,551 miles

rear brake discs starting to rust/pit

rear brake readings relatively poor for make/model

Fail 18 Nov 2009 86,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs starting to rust/pit

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake readings relatively poor for make/model

Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,125 miles

NOTE! occasional electrical fault affects windows & front screen washers

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine very smokey when purged,just passed emissions test!

nearside rear brake disc pitting quite badly inn er face

slight play nearside track rod inner & outer joints

Fail 23 Oct 2008 80,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine very smokey when purged,just passed emissions test!

nearside rear brake disc pitting quite badly inn er face

slight play nearside track rod inner & outer joints

Pass 18 Oct 2007 71,625 miles

nearside front tyre worn around outer edge

slight play in steering nearside

slight play offside front lower balljoint

slight play offside front rollbar link joint

Pass 19 Oct 2006 63,228 miles

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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RF53 GVW is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF53 GVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RF53 GVW is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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